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2(x-3)=5-(x+1)

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Answer to a math question 2(x-3)=5-(x+1)

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2(x-3) = 5 - (x+1)

2x - 6 = 5 - x - 1

2x - 6 = 4 - x

2x + x = 4 + 6

3x = 10

x = \frac{10}{3}

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